Dune: Messiah filming to begin soon
Florence Pugh confirmed she's returning as Princess Irulan in *Dune: Messiah* [https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65240213/]. Denis Villeneuve said he's in the "writing zone" and expects to start shooting in 2026 — potentially hitting screens in late 2027 [https://www.imdb.com/it/news/ni64895219/].
*Dune: Messiah* will continue Paul Atreides' story as Emperor, grappling with the consequences of a jihad he unleashed. The film will explore his struggle to control the religious fervor surrounding him and navigate political conspiracies. Key cast members are returning, including Timothée Chalamet as Paul, Zendaya as Chani, and Javier Bardem as Stilgar. Jason Momoa is also set to reprise his role as Duncan Idaho, resurrected as a ghola. Robert Pattinson joins as the antagonist Scytale, a shapeshifting Face Dancer. Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke have been cast as Leto II and Ghanima, the twin children of Paul and Chani. Anya Taylor-Joy, who appeared briefly as Alia Atreides in *Dune: Part Two*, will have a more prominent role. Rebecca Ferguson will also return as Lady Jessica. *Dune: Part Two* grossed nearly $500 million worldwide by mid-March 2024, surpassing the first film's entire run after only 10 days. The *Dune* franchise has now passed $1 billion at the global box office.
